“L’événement” and the Howling Solitude Of Abortion

The Venice Golden Lion Winner is a gut-punch of a film

Still from L’événement (Happening) ; © Wild Bunch

A few weeks ago, it was confirmed that the film to represent France at the forthcoming Academy Awards will be Julia Ducourneau’s Titane. Which makes sense, given that the film received the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year—the crowning achievement for a film at the prestigious festival.